HB 427-FN (2011): prohibiting political advertising on public property.

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HB 427-FN (2011)

prohibiting political advertising on public property.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 9, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Election Law
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 1:45 PM LOB 308
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 10, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 541 (2009): relative to placement and removal of political advertising.

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